Pope Leo released from hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery, telling supporters he’s feeling ‘much better’
Oct 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery for lung cancer, but his illness highlights a gap in Catholic Church law: There is no clear mechanism to transfer a pope’s authority if he becomes incapacitated. The Vatican says his recovery is progressing well.
https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/world-news/who-runs-the-catholic-church-if-pope-leo-xiv-is-incapacitated/
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